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Need help picking new driver?

  • 20-05-2009 2:11pm
    #1
    ANXIOUS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,095 ✭✭✭


    Hi, i was just wondering if anyone heer could give me some advice on which driver to purchase. I'm playing off 18, distance with my driver is okay 220 average but it has a habit of tailing off at the end. I'm stuck between a wilson spine or a nike sumo. Both are around the same price. Any advice would be welcome.


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  • #2
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Your best bet is to try out a few on a launch monitor and see how they fare. There is a driver out there for everyone and you just need to find the one suited to your swing.


  • #3
    Mister Sifter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,798 ✭✭✭Mister Sifter


    As Johnny says, key to buying any club is having a hit of a few and deciding which one you like best and hit best. Buying something off the shelf based on looks / price is a pure lottery... i speak as someone who is on his third driver in 5 months - two of which were bought 'blind'. I learn my lesson the expensive way! Don't make the same mistake.


  • #4
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Graeme1982 wrote: »
    As Johnny says, key to buying any club is having a hit of a few and deciding which one you like best and hit best. Buying something off the shelf based on looks / price is a pure lottery... i speak as someone who is on his third driver in 5 months - two of which were bought 'blind'. I learn my lesson the expensive way! Don't make the same mistake.

    I was lucky myself that I didn't buy just because of price. I wanted to get the sumo when it was for less than €100 new. Went to a shop in Portlaoise and hit the sumo/g10/new and old TM Burners and the older burner turned out best for me.


  • #5
    soundsham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭soundsham


    sounds like you need a driver with an offset or one of those draw types,

    try a second hand one online somewhere, or try your local shops for same if your a beginer it'll probably help you till you improve your swing


  • #6
    kenco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭kenco


    Definately get your swing analysed by one of the shops which provide the service. This definately counts if you plan to spend any reasonable money on a driver. I was definately buying a Taylormade but got the swing checked and was told not to go near it due to my swing. Got a Cobra instead with the right shaft (much more important than the head) and am very happy with it


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  • #7
    Sammo13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭Sammo13


    Borrowed my mate callaway FT5 and hit it well, so went out and bought it last summer. Best investment in golf terms.. When it comes to a driver take your time and try a few different types, you'll find one that suits and you'll stump up whatever it costs.

    Also look at the different shafts, stiff, reg or flex.. if you have a powerful swing a stiff shaft will probably suit.


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